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Job
Title:
Older
Adults Social Worker - Adult Outpatient Team Laramie County
Peak Wellness Center
Salary
Range:
DOE
- Medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, AFLAC, retirement,
staff development, vacation, sick, holiday pay
Projected
Start Date:
July
15, 2007
Location:
Cheyenne,
Wyoming
Qualifications:
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
A
Master's Degree in social work. Wyoming Professional License
or willingness to pursue. Training and/or experience in Geriatric
Social Work is beneficial.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
1.
Receives referrals for services. Refers and facilitates inappropriate
referrals to appropriate community service provider(s).
2. Provides out-reach and community based services to individuals
who are identified as at risk.
3. Provides initial and on-going assessment to determine needs
of the client. Completes additional screening and evaluation
as is needed (i.e. mini mental status exam, geriatric depression
screening, substance abuse evaluation, suicide risk).
4. Provides case management, educational and clinical services
for clients individually and/or in a group setting.
5. Provides program and case consultation and education services
internally and participates in agency program development
activities. Works as part of a clinical treatment team.
6. Provides linkage for clients and/or service providers to
secure access to services.
7. Monitoring/follow up: contacting the client to ensure a
Treatment Plan is being followed and to monitor the progress
and impact of that plan.
8. Advocacy on behalf of the specific client for the purpose
of accessing needed services.
9. Maintain primary therapeutic responsibility for assigned
clients who are receiving treatment, case management and medication
management.
10. Maintain case records to reflect the course of treatment
and provide the required documentation in adherence to PWC
policies and procedures.
11. Attends staff meetings, supervisory conferences and other
activities which ensure the smooth functioning of clinic operations
and the clients we serve.
12. Knowledge and compliance with agency policies and procedures
including the code of ethics.
13. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with
other community providers. Coordination with PWC staff and
other providers to ensure access and placement for clients.
14. Education and training of family members and other community
providers to assist in early identification and intervention
on behalf of older adults who are at risk.
15. Assist care givers in obtaining respite, support and access
of services for those in their care.
16. Other duties as assigned by supervisor, Director of Adult
Services, Clinic/Executive Director.
Accepting
Applications Through:
Open
until filled
How
to Apply:
THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED OF ALL APPLICANTS:
1. Current resume
2. Names and addresses of three references
3. Center application
SEND
APPLICATION TO:
Linda Goodman
2526 Seymour Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
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